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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes Sept. 12, 2018 Page 2 of 4 F. Farmer's Market Open Space booth: last Saturday of September (9/29/2018) - contact Aubrey if you would like to volunteer. G. Prairie dog control: numbers appear to be higher than past years; additional counts are being completed. H. Trail maintenance - damage to 60% of crusher fines from intense thunderstorms. Seasonal employees are doing a great job on repairs. Tracy reported that the Parks & Recreation Director search has begun; mid - November interviews are anticipated. J. Tracy reported that a couple of items are being "piloted" in this packet: 1. Brief cover memos for agenda items. 2. An OSAB version of the City Council's "advance agenda" for the next 6 months. 6. City Council Liaison Update A. A meeting was held on 8/7/2018 to focus on Parks & Recreation Director recruitment. B. Consulting contract has been approved to develop strategic plan for City. This plan will help organize the many plans in place and in progress (Open Space, Transportation, etc.) C. Municipal Code Revision was also discussed in an August meeting. Second reading will be in the next month or so. D. Conversation about community engagement strategies was held at 8/14/2018 meeting; the goal is to develop strategy and identify funds necessary to implement. E. Coyote Run discussion was held on 8/21/2018; Council allocated $75,000 for the next phase of design and monitoring. A proposal for remediation will then be produced; probable cost will be $500,000.00. Laura asked why remediation is being considered since monitoring does not show motion. Jeff responded that it will move if/when we have a big rain event as we did in 2013, and the ground surface is not safe (ravines, etc.) Cost will probably be split 50% OSAB and 50% City funds. F City Council is in process of developing the biannual budget. City Manager has presented re: staffing over the next 6 years. Another senior resource specialist is being requested for Open Space for 2019. Due to some tax revenue losses (big box stores), City Council is in a cautious mood regarding expenditures. 7. Board Updates A. Fiona noted that she has changed agenda item numbering from roman numerals to Arabic, going forward.